Stereolab Play Chemical Chords in the Milky Night

The white-coat clad retrophonic modular-pop boffins of Stereolab have recently unleashed their ninth longplaying experiment, Chemical Chords; another charmed set of synth-splattering bleeps, bloops, blips, and drips. In honor of such, I recently spoke to the Groop's iconic vocalist, Laetitia Sadier, about the state of Stereolab (and, um, the hyper-capitalist model of modern society) circa 2008. You are permitted to partake of said conversation.

In support of Chemical Chords, Stereolab will be taking the high-road around North America for a month of autumnal performances, starting late-September. For neophytes or longtime ’Lab-lovers alike, it'll provide a prime opportunity to check in on one of the indie realm's most perennially on-it outfits.

Photo © [Sabrina Tabuchi]